How far is Nairobi from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 2789 miles / 4489 kilometers / 2424 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Nairobi (WIL) is 3821 miles / 6150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 16 minutes.

Distance from Gao to Nairobi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gao to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2789.147 miles
• 4488.697 kilometers
• 2423.703 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 2789.247 miles
• 4488.858 kilometers
• 2423.789 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Gao to Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Wilson Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Nairobi?

The time difference between Gao and Nairobi is 3 hours. Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Gao.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Gao to Nairobi generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 682 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gao to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

Airport information

Origin	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W

Destination	Wilson Airport
City:	Nairobi
Country:	Kenya
IATA Code:	WIL
ICAO Code:	HKNW
Coordinates:	1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E